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To help diagnose asthma, doctors use a spirometer — a device that measures how well a patient can inhale and exhale. But researchers in a recent study found that many patients were told they had asthma based on their symptoms and their doctor's evaluation, not an objective test like spirometry.

1 in 3 adults diagnosed with asthma may not have it, study suggests

June 6, 2018 at 7:40 a.m.

Many adults who've been diagnosed with asthma may not actually have the respiratory disease, a new study suggests. Researchers in Canada said that of more than 600 adults diagnosed with...

Tapeworm has been found in salmon that came from U.S. waters, but an infectious disease expert says the risk of infection is low.

Sushi lovers, beware: Tapeworm now found in U.S. salmon

June 6, 2018 at 8:48 a.m.

In bad news for sushi lovers, scientists have confirmed that a tapeworm known to infect salmon from the Asian Pacific is also present in fish from U.S. waters. The parasite,...

A new — and pricey — drug was shown to slow disease progression in advanced breast cancer patients.

New drug may brighten outlook for advanced breast cancer

June 9, 2018 at 12:27 a.m.

A recently approved drug can help slow the progression of advanced breast cancer, a new clinical trial confirms. The drug, called palbociclib (Ibrance), was approved in the United States last...

Early intervention with parent-led autism therapy reduced children's symptom severity years later, a new clinical study suggests.

Parent-led autism therapy shows lasting benefits

June 9, 2018 at 6:33 a.m.

A therapy that focuses on parents' communication skills may have lasting benefits for young children with autism, a new clinical trial suggests. Researchers from the United Kingdom found that preschool...

‘The pill’ may raise depression risk

June 12, 2018 at 10:05 a.m.

Women who use hormonal methods for birth control, such as "the pill," may have a slightly higher risk of developing depression — and teenagers may be most vulnerable, a large...

Mom’s singing may help preemies thrive

June 11, 2018 at 3:27 p.m.

The soothing sound of mom singing may help premature newborns breathe easier, a new review finds. The analysis of more than a dozen clinical trials found that music therapy helped...

Prostate cancer patients on hormone therapy may be at increased risk of developing depression, a large study suggests.

Hormone therapy for prostate cancer tied to depression

June 9, 2018 at 10:09 a.m.

Older men who receive testosterone-suppressing therapy for prostate cancer may be at increased risk of developing depression, a large study suggests. The findings are based on over 78,000 U.S. men...

Injuries soar as trampoline parks multiply

June 10, 2018 at 9:56 a.m.

As trampoline parks spring up across the United States, injuries to kids have jumped, too, a new study finds. Indoor trampoline parks, a relatively new phenomenon, are growing in popularity,...

Cancer drug shows early promise for Parkinson’s disease

June 10, 2018 at 9:16 a.m.

A drug used to treat leukemia has shown initial signs of promise for advanced cases of Parkinson's disease, researchers are reporting. Experts stressed that the study was small and primarily...

Allergies less common in kids who suck thumbs, bite nails

June 10, 2018 at 11:42 a.m.

If your kid's nail-biting or thumb-sucking habit drives you nuts, you'll be happy to hear that a new study suggests those habits may have a health benefit. Children who suck...

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